Stolen motorhome located by police drone in Hartlepool

The vehicle, which was subsequently tracked by the owner, was stolen during a 2-in-1 burglary in Ugthorpe, near Whitby, between Monday (April 13) and Tuesday (April 14).

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A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “The owner had a tracking device on the vehicle and followed the signal to Hartlepool, where he sought the help of police.

“A PCSO quickly launched the drone and panned over the sky to the location pinpointed by the tracker and located the motorhome.”

PCSO Mark Say of Hartlepool Neighbourhood Policing Team added: “I’m so pleased that we managed to locate the stolen vehicle for the victim.

“The drone is a fantastic way to search the area quickly, and we use it in many different scenarios to fight crime, help us find and arrest criminals and keep people safe.”

Witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation should call North Yorkshire Police on 101.

Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference number 12260066152 when providing details.